446: Chapter 216 Return of the Jade Emperor_6 446: Chapter 216 Return of the Jade Emperor_6 “You are indeed loyal.”
Lu Yue scoffed.
Martial Virtue Star Lord glared, expressing dissatisfaction, “Lu Yue, you have been questioning me, what is your real intention?
Is it so hard to accept someone’s loyalty to the Jade Emperor?
Your Majesty, this Lu Yue is definitely a spy sent by the Great Emperor Ziwei, please discern this clearly.”
Lu Yue sneered, “A loyal official does not serve two masters.
After Great Emperor Ziwei destroyed the Longevity Great Emperor in the south polar region to unify the divine power of the Heavenly Court, I did not go to serve Great Emperor Ziwei, but rather stripped myself of divine power and descended to the Lower Realm.
Unlike someone who eagerly switched allegiances to Great Emperor Ziwei.”
Martial Virtue Star Lord’s face turned ashen.
He pointed at Lu Yue, his finger trembling, but he was unable to utter a word.
Primarily because what Lu Yue said was true, and even if he wanted to argue, he couldn’t.
“Enough, stop quarreling.
Ziwei actually took advantage of my absence to commit such a treacherous act, I naturally will not spare him.”
Seeing them argue more and more unreasonable, even on the verge of getting physical, the Jade Emperor finally spoke up, stopping them.
“Yes.”
Lu Yue respectfully said, then stood aside.
Martial Virtue Star Lord gave Lu Yue a venomous look, secretly resenting Lu Yue’s loquacity, which caused him to lose face in front of the Jade Emperor.
He decided that given the chance, he would definitely seek revenge on Lu Yue.
Lu Yue, fully aware of what kind of character Martial Virtue Star Lord was, disdainfully curled his lip, fearing no retaliation from the latter.
“Ziwei, come forth and see me immediately.”
The Jade Emperor spoke, his voice resounding, echoing throughout the Three Realms.
Suddenly, it became quiet.
Everyone became tense, speculating about whether Great Emperor Ziwei would appear or not.
If he appears, will he acknowledge the Jade Emperor’s return, or will he strike against the Jade Emperor?
Even Lady Houtu could not help but hold her breath, waiting for Great Emperor Ziwei’s response.
In the distance, a cloud approached rapidly.
Someone with sharp eyes recognized the newcomer immediately.
“It’s the Judicial Deity.”
“Immortal Master Erlang has arrived.”
“Great Emperor Ziwei isn’t coming, but Immortal Master Erlang has; now we will see a good show.”
Some argued back.
“Perhaps the Judicial Deity has come to declare loyalty to the Jade Emperor, don’t forget the relationship between the Emperor and the Judicial Deity.”
“That’s true.
Compared to the Jade Emperor, Great Emperor Ziwei is ultimately an outsider.
Even if the Judicial Deity has a poor relationship with his uncle, he wouldn’t assist an outsider against his own uncle.”
“Don’t you know?
That deity has been shaving his head on the first of the month for years.”
The immortals: “…”
This was harsh, making them uncertain about Yang Jian’s purpose.
Whether he has come to support the Jade Emperor or to stand against him is now difficult to say.
But since Yang Jian didn’t bring others with him, conflict should hopefully be avoided.
His cloud stopped outside Ling Xiao Palace, staring at the Jade Emperor, expressionless.
The Jade Emperor also looked at Yang Jian, remaining silent.
The Jade Emperor did not believe Yang Jian was here to declare loyalty, knowing his nephew all too well.
Yang Jian’s sense of justice was too strong and he guarded the common people.
His own thoughts were completely unacknowledged by Yang Jian.
If Yang Jian were to come and submit to him, that would truly be something unbelievable.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other, no one spoke, but everyone could feel that their auras were not quite right.
Suddenly, those who thought Yang Jian was here to submit to the Jade Emperor dismissed the idea.
Just then, a flash of light from Yang Jian’s hand revealed a decree, filled with the aura of the Great Emperor Ziwei.
“The Jade Emperor receives a decree from Ziwei Heavenly Venerate.”
At the sound of Yang Jian’s voice, everyone was astounded.
That the Great Emperor Ziwei would issue a decree to the Jade Emperor seemed both ridiculous and incredible to them.
This gave all the immortals present a sense of subversion,
They really wanted to ask the Great Emperor Ziwei why he would do such a thing and how he dared to do it.
To let the Jade Emperor receive the decree, he sure had great audacity.
Some of the Jade Emperor’s old followers even loudly criticized, and some even had a glint in their eyes, wanting to make a move on Yang Jian.
However, as Yang Jian’s gaze swept over them, they immediately got a shock and lost their thoughts of attacking.
Yang Jian’s strength was evident, beyond their ability to contend.
Even the Great Heavenly Venerate—who would dare say they could subdue Yang Jian?
Although he was a Heavenly Venerate, he had not shied away from clashing with the Great Heavenly Venerate before.
Before the Jade Emperor could speak, Yang Jian began to read the contents of the decree.
“I, Ziwei, in accordance with the will of the common people, have been crowned by the common people as the Great Heavenly Venerate of the Three Realms, recognized by The Three Pure Ones, in charge of the Three Realms, guarding the common people, tirelessly devoted.
This position of Great Heavenly Venerate is rightfully mine.
The former Supreme of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor, for his selfish interests, disregarded the safety of the common people, faked his death, and caused chaos in the Three Realms, committing a great sin against the common people of the Three Realms.
However, considering his past merits to heaven and earth, balancing merits and faults, he is exempted from punishment and is appointed as one of the Four Heavenly Kings, Jade Emperor Longevity, stationed at Ling Xiao Palace, so ordered.”
Finishing, Yang Jian closed the decree, and he said to the Jade Emperor, “Jade Emperor, won’t you thank for the grace?”
The Jade Emperor remained calm, but his eyes were somewhat playful.
He stared at Yang Jian and lightly smiled, saying, “From ancient times to the present, I have only heard of kings bestowing titles on vassals.
I have never heard of a vassal bestowing a title on a king.
The Great Emperor Ziwei conspires for rebellion, and the position of Great Heavenly Venerate is only in name, not in reality.
How dare he issue such a decree to me?”
Yang Jian scoffed, “I too have never heard that the former supreme still dares to act supreme in the presence of the current supreme.
Ziwei Heavenly Venerate is the Great Heavenly Venerate by aligning with the will of the common people and The Three Pure Ones.
If you disagree, you may ask the common people, or you can ask The Three Pure Ones if they will recognize your return.”
Yang Jian’s words were resolute, carrying an undeniable authority.
The Jade Emperor stared at Yang Jian and lightly said, “Yang Jian, is this how you talk to your own uncle?
This is disrespectful, disloyal, and unfilial.”
Hearing the Jade Emperor’s words, Yang Jian scoffed.
He sneered, “Whether I am disloyal or unfilial is not for you to say.
The world will judge me fairly.
As for you, you act in perverse ways, harming the common people for your personal desires.
Being ostracized is what you deserve; you should have expected this outcome long ago.”
“Impudent.”
Lady Houtu scolded.
Yang Jian arrogantly said, “The impudent ones are you all.
Now that the Three Realms are stable, your hearts are treacherous as serpents, seeking to disturb the Three Realms, causing the living beings of the Three Realms to suffer, wanting the Great Dao of Living Beings to weaken, allowing foreign evil gods to enter the Three Realms.
Your maliciousness might even surpass that of demonic forces; none are as cruel as you.”
The more Yang Jian spoke, the more agitated he became; in the end, his voice grew increasingly angry, erupting with a surge of anger.
His voice spread throughout the Three Realms, resonating continuously within the realms, immediately stirring a resonance among the living beings of the Three Realms.
The plans of the ancient gods had been propagated by the Heavenly Court throughout the Three Realms.
Even if ordinary living beings did not understand much about celestial beings, they roughly knew the ancient gods were evil.
And the Ziwei Heavenly Court was their protector.
Now the Jade Emperor actually intended to let those evil ancient gods in, and the living beings of the Three Realms became furiously outraged.
“To impose a crime upon someone, excuses are never lacking.
It seems Ziwei is too concerned with this position of Great Heavenly Venerate, even spouting such defamatory words against a former master.
Such a disloyal, unfilial, unkind, and unjust person, how can he be fit to be the Supreme of the Three Realms?”
The Jade Emperor lightly said.
He was arguing, naturally, he could not let Yang Jian pin such a title on him.
Otherwise, he would lose the hearts of the people of the Three Realms, and what could he use to contend with the Great Emperor Ziwei?